The Pomeranian's Beauty and Temperament

The Pomeranian is similar to other Spitz dogs, but is smaller than all its German relatives. It is desirable because it is all at once charming, delicate, and intelligent looking. The Pomeranian measures between eight and eleven inches at the shoulder and weighs in at as little as two pounds, with the desired weight being about four or five pounds. As in most breeds, females will weigh less than their male counterparts.

The Pomeranian's body structure is round and solid. Their heads resemble foxes, with a small, pointed snout, a flat head, and triangular ears. Their eyes are rounded almonds, with load of personality. Their tails typically curl back over the rump, adding to the compact roundness of the dog. The Pomeranian's legs are of average length for a small breed and are aligned straight. Their paws are tiny, making the Pomeranian very maneuverable.

While Pomeranians come in a veritable rainbow of colors, there are 13 specific coat shades that are recognized: chocolate, beaver, orange or orange sable, white, parti-color, blue, red, wolf sable, black and tan, cream, black, or brown. The shading of the nose depends largely on coat color, and can vary from black to light brown. Their fur has two layers: the undercoat, which is fluffy and soft, provides warmth, while the fur on the surface is long and and glamorous. 

Pomeranians have no bald patches; their fur runs the length of all four legs and across the belly.

Pomeranians, while slight in stature, often seem completely unaware of their tiny size. This makes them ideal companions for households with other pets and children. Pomeranians are also capable of being very defensive and have been known to protect their home and owners with the gusto of a Rottweiler. While they have no real chance of hurting anyone, it's best to properly trainin your Pomeranian as they have been known to nip. They aren't terribly aggressive, just defensive of their loved ones.

Typically living between ten and fifteen years, the Pomeranian is an intelligent, trainable breed that can happily spend its life as a loving family pet or a useful work dog. Pomeranians have been trained as aids to the disabled and used with emergency personnel. The Pomeranian is very adaptable, capable of thriving in many environments as long as proper training is provided. If your thinking of getting a Pomeranian for your home, it would most likely be the perfect addition to your household.